How to write a report
This workshop with HELPS covers:
- Report types
- Reports vs essays
- Report structure and components
- Use of tables and figures
- Appendices
Workshop materials: Slides (12.1MB)
How to write in academic style
This workshop with HELPS covers:
- Writing in academic style
- Characteristics of academic writing
- Types of academic writing
- Lecturers’ expectations
Workshop materials: Slides (12MB)
How to paraphrase and quote effectively
This workshop with HELPS covers:
- Learn how to distinguish the differences between paraphrasing, summarising & quoting
- Learn how to use other people's words correctly in academic writing to avoid plagiarism
- Use reporting verbs effectively
- Complete practical paraphrasing activities in class
Workshop materials: Slides (12MB)
How to present arguments in your assignments
In this workshop with HELPS learn:
- Understand and develop strong and sound arguments in an academic context
- Recognise the important stages in the development of an argument
- How to evaluate, synthesise and present evidence from your sources
- Apply logic in the development of an argument
Workshop materials: Slides (11.9MB)
How to write an essay
This workshop with HELPS covers
- Essay structure
- Essays vs reports
- Characteristics of analytical and critical essays
- Coherent and cohesive paragraphs
- How to incorporate evidence to support your arguments
- How to integrate original sources in your writing
Workshop materials: Slides (12MB)
How to analyse and plan your assignments
This workshop with HELPS covers:
- How to unpack an assignment question
- Understanding the marking criteria
- How to plan from start to finish
Workshop materials: Slides (14.7MB)
How to analyse and plan your assignments
This workshop with HELPS covers:
- How to unpack an assignment question
- Understanding the marking criteria
- How to plan from start to finish
Workshop materials: Slides (14.7MB)
How to think and write critically
This workshop covers:
- What it means to think, read and write critically in an academic context
- The difference between descriptive and analytical writing
- Using your academic voice
Workshop materials: Slides (13.2MB)
How to think and write critically
This workshop covers:
- What it means to think, read and write critically in an academic context
- The difference between descriptive and analytical writing
- Using your academic voice
Workshop materials: Slides (13.2MB)
How to manage course readings and make notes
In the workshop with HELPS you will learn:
- How to manage your readings
- How to read academic texts such as journal articles
- How to read efficiently and critically
- How to make notes while reading for assignments or exam revision
Workshop materials: Slides (12.4MB)
